Introduction
About this Recipe
By: Complete Food Company
Methi Pulao – A simple, healthy and tasty pilaf made from fresh fenugreek leaves, basmati rice, and herbs is known as methi pulao or methi pilaf, among many others. Methi is the Indian word for fenugreek and pulao for pilaf, to name a few. Serve it with plain yogurt or raita on the side.
Ingredients
- 3 cup fenugreek leaves (methi)
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 bayleaf
- 1 medium cinnamon stick
- 3-4 cloves
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 onion sliced
- 2-3 green chilies
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup rice
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cup water
Fenugreek leaves are rich in antioxidants, low in calories, and provides numerous health benefits. It is rich in iron, vitamin D and calcium. In addition, it protects the liver from damage and lowers bad cholesterol levels. In addition, methi leaves are regarded as beneficial for hair and skin. It is undeniable that these benefits are sufficient to justify supplementing your diet with meals containing methi leaves.
To completely avoid the bitterness of methi leaves, soak them for 10 to 15 minutes before using them. In this recipe, I have added rice soaked in methi leaves and I have cooked the rice with methi leaves. Alternatively, you can add the cooked rice and mix it directly with sauted methi leaves.
There are many ways to make Methi Pulao, one common type of rice pulao involves a mixture of onions, tomatoes and methi leaves. You can include as many vegetables as you like within the dish. Vegetables that goes well with methi pulao include green peas, potatoes, capsicum, baby corn, and paneer.
Servings
4
Ready In:
1hrs 15min
Good For:
Appetizer
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
In a kadhai add 3 tablespoon oil with 1 bayleaf, 1 medium size cinnamon stick, 3-4 cloves and 2 teaspoon cumin seeds. Saute it till it turns aromatic
Step 2
Add 1 medium sliced onion, let it cook for 3-4 minutes.
Step 3
Then add 2-3 chopped green chilies and 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste. Cook it well.
Step 4
Add 2 medium sized chopped tomatoes, mix well.
Step 5
Then add 2 teaspoon red chilly powder and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder. Cook the masala with onion & tomato till oil separates.
Step 6
Add 3 cup roughly chopped fenugreek (methi) and mix it till everything is combined well. Cover the kadhai and let it cook for 5 minutes on medium flame.
Step 7
Add 1 cup rice which is cleaned and soaked for 10-15 minutes with 2 cup of water and 1 teaspoon salt. Combine everything well.
Step 8
Cover and let it cook for 5 minutes on medium flame.
Step 9
Open the lid and give it a stir. Again cover the kadhai and let cook for further 5 minutes on slow flame.
Step 10
Check if rice is cooked and adjust salt accordingly.
Simple and Easy Methi Pulao is ready to serve.
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